Education and Early Years

[Updated 10/02/26]

Please read more below for the latest updates on the Education and Early Years T Level. 

Assessment window opening: Early Years Educator and Assisting Teaching occupational specialisms, Assignment 2 (Generation 1) 

The assessment window for Early Years Educator (EYE) Assignment 2 Part 2 and Assisting Teaching Assignment 2, opened on Monday 2 February. The window will close on 15 May 2026, as stated in our Key Dates Schedule.   

Please see the Education and Early years specific information on the moderation webpage for more information.

Mandatory training   

Providers must complete standardisation training packs before students start Assignment 2, and no later than 28 February 2026.  

Useful reminders   

• The latest tutor guides can be found on the T Level in Education and Early Years Qualification (Generation 1) Page. Please ensure you are using the marking bands within the most up to date tutor guide for the occupational specialism (OS).    
• You should use the student evidence upload checklists provided by your moderator to ensure you submit the required documentation from students by the agreed deadlines.   
• You must make sure all students’ schedules of assessment are kept up to date. If there are any changes with placements, the details must be updated immediately to allow as much notice as possible to your moderator.  

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Early Years Educator (EYE) Assignment 2, Part 2: Updates and reminders ahead of Structured Observations (Generation 1 ONLY qualification)  

This guidance document answers some common queries about the criteria and provides practical tips to support you and your students to prepare for this assignment. 

Access the guidance 

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Resources 

We’re launching a new set of T Level resources on Friday 6 March. This release includes six comprehensive session packs to support effective delivery of: 

• Element 2: Supporting education 

• • 2.6 Theoretical perspectives and their influence on education 

Resources will be available from the qualification page on our website. 

For more information on the resources, coverage, and pricing, please refer to the Resources Factsheet, available on the qualification page under the ‘Qualification details’ section. 

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Events 

Education and Early Years T Level conference – sign up now! 

Join us at our Education and Early Years T Level conference in July 2026, which will bring together professionals from across education and industry to:  

• hear from expert speakers, who'll share updates from across the sector, innovative ideas and real-life examples 
• take part in interactive workshops designed to offer practical tips, hands-on activities, and useful strategies 
• meet and connect with peers to share best practice and explore common challenges.  

📅 Date: 1 July 2026  📍 Venue: Radisson Hotel, York  🎟️ Tickets: limited places available – sign up now! 

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Education and Early Years student conference: The professional education and early years educator 

Prepare your learners for success in their placements and future careers by enrolling them in our upcoming Education and Early Years student conference, where they'll gain vital skills and knowledge by hearing from professionals from across education and childcare. Taking place on Thursday 12 February online, it’s your last chance to sign up! 

Sign you and your students up now 

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